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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a tent with red carpeting and an ornate golden deity murti on a decorated altar behind. In the foreground a central figure with long dark matted hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment with a bare shoulder and arm bands, faces a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a bare upper body, while a standing staff with a silver top is held nearby. Other men in saffron and white robes wear rudraksha-style malas and gold-bordered white dhotis; two men on the right in saffron and white press their palms together in anjali, and two drummers in white with gold borders play drums on the right. An orange parasol hangs above. Several people are visible.

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April 24 20162016-04-24May 05 20162016-05-05April 20 20162016-04-20A photograph inside a white tented pavilion with a red carpet, showing a procession-like visit. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulders and stands beside a bearded elderly man in saffron robes holding a walking staff. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a white fan, and a man in saffron with a rudraksha mala stands near golden peetha-style seats and a golden throne-like backrest. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold chain holds a tall orange-red staff topped by a yellow, sequined canopy. On the right, a young man in white with gold trim and a gold chain stands near a golden deity-style seat. Air conditioning units are mounted on the tent walls.2016-04-20A photograph of a procession inside a red-carpeted tent at the Kumbh Mela camp. At the centre, a man in a rust-red robe and a red turban stands barefoot with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, while a man behind him holds a large red and white umbrella. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a round orange and red ceremonial fan and a long staff. To the right, a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a tall silver trident-topped staff, and a man in an orange cloth holds a rod. A crowd of onlookers stands behind a rope barrier. Two red drums lie on white cloth at lower left.2016-05-05Indoor photograph inside a white tented pavilion with a red carpet runner and golden ornate thrones lining the walls. A man in a long rust-orange robe with gold trim walks at centre, carrying nothing, with long dark hair. Beside him a man holds up a large yellow canopy umbrella with red pole and beaded fringe. Several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold beaded garlands walk alongside. An older bearded man in saffron-orange robe leans on a walking staff. A man in white holds a small drum. Air conditioning units hang from the tent frame.2016-04-20May 05 20162016-05-05May 05 20162016-05-05A procession moves down a red-carpeted hall in a festive tent with red and gold drapes. In the foreground, a man with long matted dreadlocks and a white dhoti wrapped with a yellow border walks beside a drummer in saffron cloth who plays a large drum. Another long-haired man in saffron with rudraksha malas plays cymbals. Behind them, saffron-robed sadhus carry parasols, and a robed figure in orange walks near the front. Many devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris stand on both sides with palms pressed together. Screens behind show a portrait and video of the event, and a banner on the left shows a figure in a crown.2018-01-05May 05 20162016-05-05January 01 20172017-01-01February 08 20132013-02-08